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English for Tourism & Hospitality by Prof. Adel AlSheikh 2020/2021

Cardinal numbers Ordinal numbers

eighth

29th twenty-
ninth

30th thirtieth

31st thirty-
first

1.3. Fractions and decimals
1.3.1. Fractions
Use the ordinal number for the denominator:
1/3 → one third
3/5 → three fifths
Exceptions:
1/2 → one half
1/4 → one quarter or one fourth
1.3.2. Decimals
Use the cardinal number for decimals:
3.8 → three point eight
4.25 → four point two five
1.4. Roman numbers
Roman numbers are seldom used. They are used for the
names of kings and queens. Use the ordinal number:

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